LPN - Patient Relations Coordinator

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Training & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

National Health Care Associates is recruiting a Patient Relations Coordinator for a full-time 11am-7pm role in Fairfield, CT. You will build relationships with residents, collaborate with care teams, and advocate for residents’ rights to enhance the patient experience.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in patient relations or healthcare, English proficiency, and strong communication skills. A compassionate professional will thrive in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in patient relations, customer service, or healthcare, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• A genuine passion for working with seniors and improving their quality of life

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents through continual monitoring of overall satisfaction during their stay
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure that residents' needs and preferences are met
• Advocate for residents' rights and ensure that their voices are heard in all aspects of their care
• Implement initiatives to improve the overall patient experience
• Manage difficult or emotional resident situations by identifying and resolving these problems in a timely manner
• Provide support and guidance to families during difficult transitions or times of need

Skills

Patient relations

Customer service

Healthcare

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Time management

Compassion for seniors

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Cambridge is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 2428 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825

LPN - Patient Relations Coordinator

Full-Time

11am-7pm

What You'll Do:

As a Patient Relations Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our efforts to create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone in our community. Your role will involve working closely with residents, families, and staff to foster open communication and enhance the overall patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with residents through continual monitoring of overall satisfaction during their stay
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure that residents' needs and preferences are met
• Advocate for residents' rights and ensure that their voices are heard in all aspects of their care
• Implement initiatives to improve the overall patient experience
• Manage difficult or emotional resident situations by identifying and resolving these problems in a timely manner
• Provide support and guidance to families during difficult transitions or times of need

If you are compassionate and dedicated professional with a talent for communication and problem-solving, we invite you to join our team as a Patient Relations Coordinator! Make a meaningful impact in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Cambridge team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Patient Relations Coordinator include:

• 1-2 years experience in patient relations, customer service, or healthcare, preferably in a Long-Term Care setting
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• A genuine passion for working with seniors and improving their quality of life

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.